Business briefs

Published: March 6, 2005 12:00 AM

Smith joins TechniquesWOOSTER Kara Smith recently joined Techniques Hair Studio, 4146 Burbank Road. She offers hair cuts, coloring, facial waxing and manicures Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Smith takes appointments at (330) 345-5999, Ext. 203.Steiner earns recognitionWOOSTER Michael S. Steiner, CPCU, CIC, CRM has been recognized by the American Institute for CPCU and the CPCU Society as qualifying for the Continuing Professional Development Program.Steiner received his Charter Property Casualty Underwriter designation in 1979. He has since earned the Certified Insurance Counselor and the Certified Risk Manager designations. He is president of Steiner Insurance Agency, 121 N. Market St. The agency has additional offices in Orrville and Millersburg.Steiner has been active civically and serves as president for the Wayne Center for the Arts.The CPD Program was adopted by the American Institute for CPCU and the CPCU Society to recognize CPCUs who participate in continuing education activities.Blosser returns to G.G. GrimDALTON Derrick Blosser returned to G.G. Grim Motors after completing his military obligations. Blosser served in the 173rd Infantry Brigade and was part of the first wave of troops entering northern Iraq, then moving south to seize the city of Kirkuk, which they then occupied for more than 11 months.Blosser is a sales representative at G. G. Grim. He lives in Dalton with his wife, Cami.W.H. Heffelfinger earns presidential awardWOOSTER W.H. Heffelfinger Sons & Associates earned the distinction of Presidential Agency Partner from Western Reserve Group Insurance Co.W.H. Heffelfinger Sons & Associates, an independent insurance agency, represented Western Reserve Group, a property and casualty insurance company of Wooster, since 1981. The designation of Presidential Agency Partner is awarded to agencies that have attained the highest level of performance with Western Reserve Group through sound business practices, professional advice and superior service.Yockey joins Spa CollectionsWOOSTER Julia Yockey recently joined Spa Collections, 135 W. North St. She specializes in color, highlighting, cutting and updos.Yockey previously worked at Charles Penzones Inc., where she was the director of hair.She takes appointments at (330) 263-5480.Marlin Zook earns presidential awardDALTON Marlin Zook Insurance Agency has earned the distinction of Presidential Agency Partner from Western Reserve Group Insurance Co.Martin Zook Insurance Agency has represented Western Reserve Group, a property and casualty insurance company of Wooster, since 1997.The designation of Presidential Agency Partner is awarded to agencies that have attained the highest level of performance with Western Reserve Group through sound business practices, professional advice and superior service.Troyer joins Rea & AssociatesMILLERSBURG Rea & Associates, a regional accounting and business consulting firm, has hired Amanda Troyer as a client service specialist in the Millersburg office."We're pleased to welcome Amanda to the Rea family," said Chris Roush, CPA and director at the Millersburg office. "Her eagerness to assist clients and her background experience will make her a valuable addition to our team."Troyer graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University with a bachelor of science degree in business management. She was a customer service representative at Santmyer Commercial Fueling Network for two years. She resides in Millersburg.Orrville Industrial Clinic business after-hours WOOSTER Dunlap Memorial Hospital's Orrville Industrial Clinic and the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce are the co-hosts of a business after-hours party on March 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the clinic at Dunlap Memorial Hospital.The Orrville Industrial Clinic will be showcased along with "partner departments" that include laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Steps at Liberty Center will mix mocktails.Those wearing green will have a chance to win the "Luck of the Irish" door prize.Limber elected to Ohio Bankers League boardMILLERSBURG John J. Limbert, president and chief executive officers of the Commercial and Savings Bank, was elected to the board of the Ohio Bankers League, based in Columbus.Limbert will serve a two-year term through Dec. 31, 2006.Comprised of bank executives from across the state and elected by OBL member financial institutions, the OBL board is the governing body for the organization. Board members have the authority and the responsibility to exercise the powers vested in the nonprofit corporation, and they help set the association's agenda as well as establish legislative and regulatory priorities for the banking industry.The OBL provides education, collective buying, communications and governmental services to its members. Among its membership are 271 of the state's 308 commercial and savings banks.Special open houses planned for March 13WOOSTER Open houses conducted by Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer on March 13 will give individuals who attend the opportunity to register for free for a drawing. The firm will award $400 of the closing costs associated with the purchase of a Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer listing held open on March 13 for two individuals who tour the homes on that day and decide to buy."The response to our drawing last year was so phenomenal that we've decided to provide the opportunity again this year for two lucky buyers of our listings held open on that day," states Alan Chandler, senior vice president, marketing.Lewis, Klooz join Ohio Legacy BankWOOSTER Ohio Legacy Bank appointed Stephen L. Lewis to vice president of operations and Bryan E. Klooz to manager of financial reporting.Before joining Ohio Legacy, Lewis was vice president of Mid Ohio Data Inc. Lewis attended West Virginia University in Parkersburg. He and his wife, Karen, and their two children reside in Orrville.Klooz comes to Ohio Legacy with nearly 10 years of accounting experience. Before joining Ohio Legacy, he was assistant controller for Wayne County National Bank. Klooz graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. He resides in Medina.Lewis and Klooz can be reached at Ohio Legacy Bank, 111 S. Buckeye St.Goff manager at Cardinal PowerORRVILLE Dale Goff has been named operations manager of Cardinal Power Sales in Lexington. Goff will oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility while maintaining his role as customer service and relations liaison.Goff had managed the power annex division at Johnson Hardware Co. in Orrville for nine years. Before that he managed his own lawn and garden equipment business.In November, Johnson Hardware decided to close its facility."Through various sales and service representatives, I was introduced to the management of Cardinal Power Sales, Ltd.," Goff said, adding he looks forward to helping the company "establish the business in this growing community (Lexington). By strengthening our community and our client base, Cardinal will establish itself as a leader in both power sales and in service.""With the knowledge and understanding Dale has of the industry, we believe he will be a strong asset to our development and our commitment to servicing our clients' needs," said Andrew Rex, co-owner and operator of Cardinal Power Sales. "With his insight and management, the skills of our sales staff and the relationship we have with our community will surely prosper."Smith marks 40th with J. HorstDALTON Fred Smith recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with J. Horst Manufacturing Co. Smith, who works as a truck driver, was presented with a plaque and picture to commemorate the event.Smith lives in Dalton with his wife of 46 years, Viola. The couple has two children.